PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Guy Cascarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Wilbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Wilbon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Guy Cascarino
vs
Wilbon

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
299 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Guy Cascarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Wilbon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cascarino lands with a kick to the temple. Wilbon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A swing and a miss from Wilbon.
Cascarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Wilbon misses.
Cascarino throws a head kick but Wilbon moves out of range.
Wilbon looks to land a right hand but Cascarino moved out of range.
Cascarino ducks straight into an uppercut from Wilbon and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Cascarino maanges to regain guard straight away.

Cascarino is rocked!

It looks like Anthony Guy Cascarino has been cut.

Wilbon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oh Cascarino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilbon prevents Cascarino from getting back to his feet.
Cascarino seems to have got his legs back now.
Cascarino keeping full guard, as Wilbon tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilbon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cascarino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilbon on the ground.
Wilbon trying to control but Cascarino is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cascarino keeping full guard, as Wilbon tries to pass.
Wilbon is looking to stand up but Cascarino won't let him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilbon loads up on a big right hand but Cascarino slips the punch.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cascarino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilbon's head.
Cascarino moves out of range as Wilbon strikes.
Wilbon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cascarino.
Wilbon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cascarino.
Cascarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilbon loads up on a big right hand but Cascarino slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Cascarino.
Wilbon loads up on a big right hand but Cascarino slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Cascarino.
Wilbon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cascarino moves away.
Cascarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cascarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cascarino slips a jab from Wilbon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilbon scores with a nice head shot.
Cascarino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cascarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilbon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilbon avoids the head kick by Cascarino.
Anthony Guy Cascarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilbon looks to land a combination but Cascarino avoids it well.
Wilbon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cascarino.
Wilbon throws a lazy right hand but Cascarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Cascarino.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cascarino goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cascarino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cascarino scores with a head kick.
Cascarino throws a head kick that half lands.
Wilbon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wilbon misses with a looping right.
Cascarino ducks under a wild hook from Wilbon.
Cascarino throws a head kick but Wilbon moves out of range.
Cascarino connects with a high kick.
A jab from Wilbon misses.
Cascarino throws a sloppy head kick and Wilbon moves out of range easily.
Cascarino ducks under a wild hook from Wilbon.
Cascarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino lands a high kick!
Wilbon blocks a head kick by Cascarino.
Wilbon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cascarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cascarino tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilbon loads up on a big right hand but Cascarino slips the punch.
Wilbon slow jab from Cascarino misses its intended target.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses.
Wilbon misses with an uppercut. Cascarino saw that one coming.
Cascarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cascarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cascarino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Cascarino.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cascarino tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilbon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cascarino on the side of the head.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilbon throws a jab when Cascarino was well out of range.
A head kick from Cascarino lands but Wilbon takes it in his stride.
Cascarino moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilbon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cascarino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilbon avoids the head kick by Cascarino.
Cascarino misses with a head kick.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilbon throws a lazy right hand but Cascarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses.
Wilbon throws an overhand right that lands on Cascarino's shoulder, as Cascarino tries to avoid the shot.
Cascarino slips under a jab.
Cascarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cascarino throws a head kick that Wilbon semi-blocks.
Cascarino lands a head kick. Wilbon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wilbon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilbon loads up on a big right hand but Cascarino slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Cascarino.
Wilbon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilbon cracks Cascarino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut is getting worse.
Wilbon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses.
Cascarino tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilbon throws a hook but Cascarino avoids it easily.
Wilbon throws out a loose jab but Cascarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cascarino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilbon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilbon scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses.
Cascarino lands a head kick. Wilbon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cascarino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilbon throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Cascarino tumbling to the canvas!
Wilbon advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Wilbon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cascarino slips under a jab from Wilbon.
A big left from Wilbon misses.
Wilbon catches Cascarino napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cascarino to the canvas!
Wilbon wants to control from the top but Cascarino keeps moving.
Cascarino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilbon is controlling him.
Cascarino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Wilbon drops back looking for a leg! Cascarino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cascarino manages to kick Wilbon off! Wilbon jumps back into Cascarino's guard.

Wilbon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cascarino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cascarino tries to get out of the position.
Wilbon is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cascarino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilbon is controlling him.
Cascarino can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilbon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilbon works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cascarino is trying to escape the mount but Wilbon keeps good control and instead manages to take Cascarino's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cascarino is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wilbon gets his way!

Wilbon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cascarino holding both Wilbon 's hands and preventing any damage.

Cascarino preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wilbon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino is trying to get back to his feet but Wilbon has full control of the position and if anything, Cascarino has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Cascarino is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wilbon gets his way!
Cascarino has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Wilbon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cascarino has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Will Wilbon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cascarino controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Wilbon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wilbon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cascarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilbon avoids the head kick by Cascarino.
Wilbon looks to land a right hand but Cascarino moved out of range.
Wilbon throws a jab when Cascarino was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Wilbon.
Wilbon swinging wilding here.
Cascarino lands a head kick!
Cascarino lands a head kick!
Wilbon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cascarino sprawling to the canvas! Cascarino rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wilbon finish him?!
Wilbon throws a series of punches but Cascarino avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Wilbon misses.
Craig Wilbon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Cascarino.
Wilbon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cascarino is just out of range.
Cascarino throws a head kick but Wilbon moves out of range.
Wilbon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilbon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cascarino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cascarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cascarino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wilbon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cascarino throws a head kick but Wilbon moves out of range.
Cascarino throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cascarino lands a head kick. Wilbon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cascarino lands a head kick. Wilbon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wilbon misses the jab.
Wilbon throws a lazy right hand but Cascarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cascarino lands with a kick to the temple. Wilbon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wilbon scores with a body shot.
Cascarino throws a sloppy head kick and Wilbon moves out of range easily.
Cascarino connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Cascarino.
Wilbon throws a nice looking combination but Cascarino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cascarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilbon loads up on a big right hand but Cascarino slips the punch.
Cascarino connects with a high kick.
Cascarino slips a straight right by Wilbon.
Cascarino throws a nice head kick!
Wilbon throws an overhand right that lands on Cascarino's shoulder, as Cascarino tries to avoid the shot.
Wilbon lands a nice hook to Cascarino's body. Cascarino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilbon slow jab from Cascarino misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino ducks under a wild hook from Wilbon.
Cascarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cascarino connects with a high kick.
Cascarino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cascarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cascarino throws a nice head kick!
Cascarino throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cascarino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cascarino throws a sloppy head kick and Wilbon moves out of range easily.
Cascarino connects with a high kick.
Wilbon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cascarino.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Wilbon misses.
Cascarino throws a sloppy head kick and Wilbon moves out of range easily.
Cascarino throws a head kick that Wilbon semi-blocks.
Wilbon drops Cascarino with a beautiful combination! Cascarino stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wilbon is looking for the KO!

Jeez, Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Craig Wilbon!